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FD52 XAS

2002 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,845 mi
Last recorded115,845 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 XAS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 115,845 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2025 115,815 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 110,080 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 106,244 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 106,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 100,999 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Fail 20 Apr 2022 100,999 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Pass 27 Apr 2021 95,135 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And has a cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play And upper dust cover deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Fail 26 Apr 2021 95,134 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And has a cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play And upper dust cover deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Pass 30 Apr 2020 90,874 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 90,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder and air fresheners ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level very low

Pass 16 Jan 2019 82,101 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front And Offside Rear Worn On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody Covers Restricting Insepection

Fail 16 Jan 2019 82,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front And Offside Rear Worn On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody Covers Restricting Insepection

Pass 10 Jan 2018 74,602 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear tyre badly worn on inner edge of treads (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has cut in outer wall (no exposed cords )

nearside rear tyre has cut in treads ( no exposed cords)

rear suspension shock absorber cowls insecure

rear tyre side walls have age related cracking - perrishing

rust - corrosion on underbody components

underbonnet engine covers - underbody trays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 10 Jan 2018 74,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear tyre badly worn on inner edge of treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre has cut in outer wall (no exposed cords )

nearside rear tyre has cut in treads ( no exposed cords)

rear suspension shock absorber cowls insecure

rear tyre side walls have age related cracking - perrishing

rust - corrosion on underbody components

underbonnet engine covers - underbody trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2017 66,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on outer edges of treads (4.1.E.1)

oil leak on transmission

rear shock absorber cowls insecure

rust - corrosion on underbody components

some wear and corrosion on front brake discs

some wear and deterioration on front brake pads

undertrays fitted restricting inspection

uneven wear on front tyre treads

Pass 5 Oct 2015 58,721 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 55,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 50,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 44,840 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 41,287 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 37,735 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 34,722 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 34,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 30,488 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 25,590 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 21,284 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 16,605 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A2?

Based on 380,691 MOT tests across 19,245 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,744
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
19,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,177
Stop lamp not working 6,149
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5,217
coil spring broken 4,787
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,660
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FD52 XAS is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 86,486 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD52 XAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FD52 XAS is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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